Author's Point of View and Purpose

What is the main purpose of the text "Embarrassed? Blame your Brain"?

• To inform or explain why people feel embarrassed
• To entertain with funny stories
• To persuade readers to avoid embarrassing situations
• To explain why people get emotional

In "The Ravine," what point of view is the story told from?

• First-person
• Second-person
• Third-person

How does the author of "Embarrassed? Blame your Brain" convey their point of view?

• By using scientific studies and facts
• By telling personal stories
• By creating fictional charaters
• By asking questions

What is the author's purpose in "The Ravine"?

• To describe a thrilling experience
• To explore themes of friendship and courage
• To highlight the beauty of nature
• To show a regular school day

What is a key difference between the author's purpose in "Embarrassed? Blame your Brain" and "The Ravine"?

• One is to inform, the other is to entertain
• Both are meant to persuade
• Both are meant to inform
• One is to describe emotions, the other is to describe nature

What emotion is primarily explored in "The Ravine"?

• Joy
• Fear
• Anger
• Sadness

How does the author of "The Ravine" convey the characters' emotions?

• Through dialogue and actions
• By narrating the story in first-person
• By using descriptive language only
• By giving a detailed background of each character

Which story did you like more?

• Embarrassed? Blame your brain
• The Ravine

In "The Ravine," which word or phrase helps the reader understand the meaning of the word murky?

• large rock
• edge of the pond
• brown water
• waterfall

Which detail from "Embarrassed?" best explains the main conflict in "The Ravine"?

• Spending time with other kids becomes a top proority
• Fitting in becomes essential
• Teens don't even have to tackle a challenge to free stressed
• Social pain hurts, but it also makes us nicer